The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-04-22

by the Democracy is greater than any
man or set of men-mOre important in
its bearing on the general welfare of the
people than the defeat or triumph of any
man. In the present lamentable con-
dition of affairs at Tallahassee some con-
cessions on each side are necessary, and
all must admit that where the war is a
fratricidal one the crushing defeat of
either side can only secure the triumph
of the common foe. On this
ground we are sure ''our friend,
the enemy" will agree with us
SO far Ii is conceded on both sides that
the leaders represent faithful service and
eminent ability, and command so much
strength in the party that the secession
or lukewarmness of either faction Will en-
danger the life of the whole. 1t must be
conceded, also, that the Florida Herald
and THE PALATKA NEWS are Democratic
in the sense that each represents the
party-not a particular division of it
that if the candidate of either shall tri-
umph the nominee of the party would
receive the hearty and unqualified sup
port of both journals. Now let us see
if some ground common to both these
representative papers cannot be found on
which the warning elements now fight
ing in Tallahassee may also stand ana
once more present a solid phaianx to
our natural antagonist.
The only charge made against Cover
nor Perry is that of Lex-viz., that APP
pointments to the circuit bench
have been used to influence members of
the Legislature. No proof has been of
fered. In one case it was based on
anonymously" At Tallahassee it is
only ''rumor." But 1t has been made
by Bloehdm's supporters. In the alb
sence of any proof, such an attack on
the Governor and every member of tine
Legislature naturally falls to the ground,
and no proof has erer been offered. The
Herald says: But the question is not
so much one of public necessity as of
personal policy" This eliminates the
matter Immediately from the discussion,
are considered capable of managing
their personal affairs, and Perry GER
tainly belongs To neither of these classes.
The Herald does not urge the election of
| Bloxham because of superior ability,
but claims he is the choice of the people
as against Perry. No proof of this has
erer been offered. On the contrary we
believe that the representatives of the
people represent the wishes of the PEG
pie, and in the Democratic caucus the
matter stands thus: Perry up to Wed
nesday night, out of IS ballots, has hat
a majority of the caucus in 10 ballot,
and led Bloxham in "A ballots, while il
the 81 ballots Bloxham has led Perry il
only ., and has had a majority of tn,
caucus i'll only one ballot. These fact
are indisputable and being true. do they
not prove that Perry, not Bloxham, i
the favorite? If Perry is preferred b,
the people, is it not the duty of Bloxham
as good Democrat, holding in respec
the wishes of the people. to do as San
Pasco did in Pensacola and break tn
deadlock for the good of the party b,
sacrificing his personal ambition:
THE PALATKA NEWS has advocate,
the election of Perry because we believ
he could render better service to- TN,
State in Washington than any other MAJ
among us. The Florida Herald is Biloxi
hams champion because he was .'strong
est with the people, and because Bloxhan
had claims on our gratitude by reason o
past service. As to his superior pOpu
larity the lesson of the past few days re
flutes the plea-as to his "claim, it can
not be allowed. The services of no MAJ
can be wrought into a ''claim" agains
the State-his best service is due an,
past loyalty is to be recognized only as i
argues the possibility of good work il
the future. Does the Herald believ,
ness to his mother:
Since the fourth of last March, tn,
editor of the Florida Herald and al
Bloxham's supporters have been con
fronted by tins PLAIN proposition; Th'
Disston Drainage Company is wrong
fully in possession of one million acres Of
land and somebody is to blame for thi,
condition of affairs. There is no evi
dence that Bloxham is guilty of any
malpractice, but there is a niger IN tn,
fence somerhere. There is evidence il
the possession of Bloxham which woulc
throw light on this question, othel
evidence in his possession would throw
light on the alleged Jones-Bloxhan
bargain. Why is it not forthcoming
Ii is not a matter of personal policy, a:
in the case of Perry's appointments
but of overwhelming public interest
the players have been called and al
cards should lie ON the table, face up
trdrds. The State officers must serve til
their SUCCESSORS qualify-this L
one case. In the other the state has los
one million acres Of land. Will Oul
respected contemporary join us in de
handing the production of the Who'll,
truth and in putting the heel on lie,
whether he appear in Tallahassee or il
the columns of the Times Union ? Perry
and Bloxham are great men and leader
in the party. but far above any persona
issue Is the upholding of justice and tn,
great cause represented by the Demo
cratic party. The feeling now prevalen
would seek to ignore the greater for tn,
less.
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